BAE Systems

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking Engineering Manager to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The ideal candidate will be someone who can lead a team of five to seven engineers toward meeting a set of objectives, demonstrate the behaviors to effectively communicate, coordinate, collaborate, and work in a visible and proactive manner across organizational boundaries to deliver positive results. This role is fit for someone who can be a highly engaging, team-oriented, problem solving, and self-starting individual able to respond rapidly to a dynamic programmatic environment.

As the Replacement Measurement Program Engineering Manager for the System Test program area, your responsibilities span engineering management, personnel management, and customer relationship management including:

Engineering Management

• Manage Replacement Measurement Program including maintaining related requirements documentation (RVTM and Lever Arms) as well as conduct of analysis and issuance of Test Analysis Reports for test data received and overseeing processing of Trouble Casualty Reports for issues identified during the testing process.
• Manage the Automatic Cable Test program people, processes, and equipment.
• Manage execution of engineering capabilities (people, process, tools) and work products (deliverables) in the areas of systems test policy and process definition.
• Ensure the timely development of system test products to support issuance of contract deliverables.
• Support System Test activities across the engineering lifecycle, for a complex systems-of-systems, including the mapping of requirements to system attributes and interfaces.
• Identify System Test assessment characteristics that can be gathered from component level development testing activities for use in system level integration assessments.
• Support the test team in the execution of compatibility and interoperability assessments to ensure the entire system will have the form, fit, and function to execute the intended mission(s).
• Support Test leadership in the development of presentations and materials to support technical meetings and program reviews.
• Attending meetings, as necessary, to support tasks above. Some meeting may occur offsite, requiring local travel to Washington, DC or subsystem development/testing facilities.
• Applying Modeling-based Systems Engineering tools to develop digital engineering products

Personnel Management

• Functional management over a five-to-seven-person team to include performance and development objective setting, conduct of semi-annual performance reviews, personnel development and training, annual salary planning, and hiring/onboarding of new personnel.
• Assemble, lead, and manage high-performance team focused on delivering engineering products and developing innovative solutions to complex mission and business challenges.

Customer Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain exceptional relationships with GS-14 level US Navy customers/clients to solve technical problems and implement solutions of high complexity.

About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)

Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program’s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system, and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation’s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.

As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.

BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.

BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/System Engineering or other related science degree and eight years of relevant experience or twelve years of SSBN SWS experience in lieu of a degree

• 8 years’ experience supporting systems engineering on large DoD weapon system programs
• Experience in Test and Evaluation methodologies includes test planning, execution, and reporting
• Experience in system/subsystem level testing
• Experience in Statics, Structures, Structural Stability, Fluid Dynamics, and material properties
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5
• Experience in research and data analysis
• Experience in mechanical engineering design, fabrication, interface definition, and requirements verification / system testing
• Experience with leading projects involving multiple team members
• Experience with presenting project status to management and/or the customer
• Experience in organizing and hosting meetings involving multiple stakeholders
• Must possess strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with PC and MS Office suite including MS Project
• Willingness and ability to travel

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in managing a team of Engineers
• 10 years’ experience supporting systems engineering on large DoD weapon system programs
• Experience with the Navy SSP or TRIDENT programs
• ASEP or CSEP certification
• Experience with DoD weapons system
• Experience in research and data analysis
• Experience preparing for and leading design reviews or customer meetings

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.